Basics Architectural Photography: Basics

Foreword.- Introduction.- Basics of Architectural Photography.- Photographic Concepts.- Stylistic Devices in Architectural Photography.- Introduction to Lighting and Exposure.- Equipment.- Types of Cameras.- Lenses.- Tripod.- Other Equipment.- Exterior Shots.- Choosing a Location.- Points of View – Spatial Impact.- Choosing Cameras and Lenses.- Lighting Situations.- Reflections.- Interior Shots.- Choosing a Location.- Spatial Impact.- Lighting Situations.- Architectural Models.- Point of View.- Spatial Impact.- Choosing Cameras and Lenses.- Exposure and Lighting.- Choosing a Contrast Range.- Image Editing.- Proper Scanning.- Image Errors with Digital Cameras.- Image Correction.- Appendix.

Michael Heinrich, Dipl.-Ing., is a freelance architectural photographer in Munich, where he also runs photography seminars for students of architecture. He trained as a photographer at the Bavarian State Academy of Photography ans also studied architecture at Munich University of Technology.

Architectural photography is an important tool for studying built architecture and documenting students’ own projects. "Basics Architectural Photography" provides a practically based explanation of the key technical aspects of photography, image analysis and photo editing, and includes helpful tips on how to take and process photographs.

Presents the special characteristics of architectural photography
With tips from an experienced professional photographer